Esri's Water Resources GIS Platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools and resources designed to modernize water resource management. It emphasizes geospatial solutions for monitoring, analyzing, and modeling water systems, helping decision-makers tackle challenges like drought resilience, flood mitigation, and environmental protection. By leveraging the capabilities of ArcGIS, users can transform raw water data into actionable insights, ensuring more efficient and effective water resource management.A central feature of the platform is Arc Hydro, a specialized data model and toolkit developed for GIS-based water resource analysis. This toolset allows users to integrate, analyze, and visualize water datasets for applications ranging from live stream gauge monitoring to pollution control. Additionally, the platform connects users to the ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World, which offers extensive water-related datasets such as rivers, wetlands, and soils, supporting in-depth analyses of hydrologic conditions. The Hydro Community further enhances collaboration, enabling stakeholders to share expertise, discuss challenges, and build innovative solutions together.Esri’s platform also provides training opportunities and professional services to empower users with technical knowledge and skills. Through instructor-led courses, documentation, and best practices, users gain expertise in using ArcGIS and Arc Hydro for their specific water management needs. The combination of tools, datasets, and community engagement makes Esri's water resources platform a powerful asset for advancing sustainable water management initiatives across public and private sectors.

OVERVIEWThis site is dedicated to raising the level of spatial and data literacy used in public policy. We invite you to explore curated content, training, best practices, and datasets that can provide a baseline for your research, analysis, and policy recommendations. Learn about emerging policy questions and how GIS can be used to help come up with solutions to those questions.EXPLOREGo to your area of interest and explore hundreds of maps about various topics such as social equity, economic opportunity, public safety, and more. Browse and view the maps, or collect them and share via a simple URL. Sharing a collection of maps is an easy way to use maps as a tool for understanding. Help policymakers and stakeholders use data as a driving factor for policy decisions in your area.ISSUESBrowse different categories to find data layers, maps, and tools. Use this set of content as a driving force for your GIS workflows related to policy. RESOURCESTo maximize your experience with the Policy Maps, we’ve assembled education, training, best practices, and industry perspectives that help raise your data literacy, provide you with models, and connect you with the work of your peers.

In this course, you will explore a variety of open-source technologies for working with geosptial data, performing spatial analysis, and undertaking general data science. The first component of the class focuses on the use of QGIS and associated technologies (GDAL, PROJ, GRASS, SAGA, and Orfeo Toolbox). The second component of the class introduces Python and associated open-source libraries and modules (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn, GeoPandas, Rasterio, WhiteboxTools, and Scikit-Learn) used by geospatial scientists and data scientists. We also provide an introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL) for performing table and spatial queries. This course is designed for individuals that have a background in GIS, such as working in the ArcGIS environment, but no prior experience using open-source software and/or coding. You will be asked to work through a series of lecture modules and videos broken into several topic areas, as outlined below. Fourteen assignments and the required data have been provided as hands-on opportunites to work with data and the discussed technologies and methods. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to contact us. We hope to continue to update and improve this course. This course was produced by West Virginia View (http://www.wvview.org/) with support from AmericaView (https://americaview.org/). This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Geological Survey under Grant/Cooperative Agreement No. G18AP00077. The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as representing the opinions or policies of the U.S. Geological Survey. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute their endorsement by the U.S. Geological Survey. After completing this course you will be able to: apply QGIS to visualize, query, and analyze vector and raster spatial data. use available resources to further expand your knowledge of open-source technologies. describe and use a variety of open data formats. code in Python at an intermediate-level. read, summarize, visualize, and analyze data using open Python libraries. create spatial predictive models using Python and associated libraries. use SQL to perform table and spatial queries at an intermediate-level.

Enroll in this plan to get familiar with the user interface, apply commonly used tools, and master the basics of mapping and analyzing data using ArcGIS Pro.Goals Install ArcGIS Pro and efficiently locate tools, options, and user interface elements. Add data to a map, symbolize map features to represent type, categories, or quantities; and optimize map display at various scales. Create a file geodatabase to organize and accurately maintain GIS data over time. Complete common mapping, editing, and analysis workflows.

GIS project files and imagery data required to complete the Introduction to Planetary Image Analysis and Geologic Mapping in ArcGIS Pro tutorial. These data cover the area in and around Jezero crater, Mars.

This seminar is an applied study of deep learning methods for extracting information from geospatial data, such as aerial imagery, multispectral imagery, digital terrain data, and other digital cartographic representations. We first provide an introduction and conceptualization of artificial neural networks (ANNs). Next, we explore appropriate loss and assessment metrics for different use cases followed by the tensor data model, which is central to applying deep learning methods. Convolutional neural networks (CNNs) are then conceptualized with scene classification use cases. Lastly, we explore semantic segmentation, object detection, and instance segmentation. The primary focus of this course is semantic segmenation for pixel-level classification. The associated GitHub repo provides a series of applied examples. We hope to continue to add examples as methods and technologies further develop. These examples make use of a vareity of datasets (e.g., SAT-6, topoDL, Inria, LandCover.ai, vfillDL, and wvlcDL). Please see the repo for links to the data and associated papers. All examples have associated videos that walk through the process, which are also linked to the repo. A variety of deep learning architectures are explored including UNet, UNet++, DeepLabv3+, and Mask R-CNN. Currenlty, two examples use ArcGIS Pro and require no coding. The remaining five examples require coding and make use of PyTorch, Python, and R within the RStudio IDE. It is assumed that you have prior knowledge of coding in the Python and R enviroinments. If you do not have experience coding, please take a look at our Open-Source GIScience and Open-Source Spatial Analytics (R) courses, which explore coding in Python and R, respectively. After completing this seminar you will be able to: explain how ANNs work including weights, bias, activation, and optimization. describe and explain different loss and assessment metrics and determine appropriate use cases. use the tensor data model to represent data as input for deep learning. explain how CNNs work including convolutional operations/layers, kernel size, stride, padding, max pooling, activation, and batch normalization. use PyTorch, Python, and R to prepare data, produce and assess scene classification models, and infer to new data. explain common semantic segmentation architectures and how these methods allow for pixel-level classification and how they are different from traditional CNNs. use PyTorch, Python, and R (or ArcGIS Pro) to prepare data, produce and assess semantic segmentation models, and infer to new data.

ArcGIS Technology for Mapping COVID-19 (Esri Training).Communities around the world are taking strides in mitigating the threat that COVID-19 (coronavirus) poses. Geography and location analysis have a crucial role in better understanding this evolving pandemic. This plan will teach you the core ArcGIS technology necessary to understand, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19 in your community or organization.More information about Esri training..._Communities around the world are taking strides in mitigating the threat that COVID-19 (coronavirus) poses. Geography and location analysis have a crucial role in better understanding this evolving pandemic.When you need help quickly, Esri can provide data, software, configurable applications, and technical support for your emergency GIS operations. Use GIS to rapidly access and visualize mission-critical information. Get the information you need quickly, in a way that’s easy to understand, to make better decisions during a crisis.Esri’s Disaster Response Program (DRP) assists with disasters worldwide as part of our corporate citizenship. We support response and relief efforts with GIS technology and expertise.More information...

Land cover describes the surface of the earth. Land-cover maps are useful in urban planning, resource management, change detection, agriculture, and a variety of other applications in which information related to the earth's surface is required. Land-cover classification is a complex exercise and is difficult to capture using traditional means. Deep learning models are highly capable of learning these complex semantics and can produce superior results.There are a few public datasets for land cover, but the spatial and temporal coverage of these public datasets may not always meet the user’s requirements. It is also difficult to create datasets for a specific time, as it requires expertise and time. Use this deep learning model to automate the manual process and reduce the required time and effort significantly.Using the modelFollow the guide to use the model. Before using this model, ensure that the supported deep learning libraries are installed. For more details, check Deep Learning Libraries Installer for ArcGIS.Fine-tuning the modelThis model can be fine-tuned using the Train Deep Learning Model tool. Follow the guide to fine-tune this model.Input8-bit, 3-band very high-resolution (10 cm) imagery.OutputClassified raster with the 8 classes as in the LA county landcover dataset.Applicable geographiesThe model is expected to work well in the United States and will produce the best results in the urban areas of California.Model architectureThis model uses the UNet model architecture implemented in ArcGIS API for Python.Accuracy metricsThis model has an overall accuracy of 84.8%. The table below summarizes the precision, recall and F1-score of the model on the validation dataset: ClassPrecisionRecallF1 ScoreTree Canopy0.8043890.8461520.824742Grass/Shrubs0.7199930.6272780.670445Bare Soil0.89270.9099580.901246Water0.9808850.9874990.984181Buildings0.9222020.9450320.933478Roads/Railroads0.8696370.8629210.866266Other Paved0.8114650.8119610.811713Tall Shrubs0.7076740.6382740.671185Training dataThis model has been trained on very high-resolution Landcover dataset (produced by LA County).LimitationsSince the model is trained on imagery of urban areas of LA County it will work best in urban areas of California or similar geography.Model is trained on limited classes and may lead to misclassification for other types of LULC classes.Sample resultsHere are a few results from the model.

In this seminar, you will learn about the spatial analysis tools built directly into the ArcGIS.com map viewer. You will learn of the spatial analysis capabilities in ArcGIS Online for Organizations, whether for analyzing your own data, data that's publicly available on ArcGIS Online, or a combination of both. You will learn the overall features and benefits of ArcGIS Online Analysis, how to get started, and how to choose the right approach in order to solve a specific spatial problem.

The Geographic Information System (GIS) Analytics market is experiencing robust growth, projected to reach $15.10 billion in 2025 and maintain a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.41% from 2025 to 2033. This expansion is fueled by several key drivers. Increasing adoption of cloud-based GIS solutions enhances accessibility and scalability for diverse industries. The growing need for data-driven decision-making across sectors like retail, real estate, government, and telecommunications is a significant catalyst. Furthermore, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) integrated with GIS analytics are revolutionizing spatial data analysis, enabling more sophisticated predictive modeling and insightful interpretations. The market's segmentation reflects this broad adoption, with retail and real estate, government and utilities, and telecommunications representing key end-user segments, each leveraging GIS analytics for distinct applications such as location optimization, infrastructure management, and network planning. Competitive pressures are shaping the market landscape, with established players like Esri, Trimble, and Autodesk innovating alongside emerging tech companies focusing on AI and specialized solutions. The North American market currently holds a significant share, driven by early adoption and technological advancements. However, Asia-Pacific is expected to witness substantial growth due to rapid urbanization and increasing investment in infrastructure projects. Market restraints primarily involve the high cost of implementation and maintenance of advanced GIS analytics solutions and the need for skilled professionals to effectively utilize these technologies. However, the overall outlook remains extremely positive, driven by continuous technological innovation and escalating demand across multiple sectors. The future trajectory of the GIS analytics market hinges on several factors. Continued investment in research and development, especially in AI and ML integration, will be crucial for unlocking new possibilities. Furthermore, the simplification of GIS analytics software and the development of user-friendly interfaces will broaden accessibility beyond specialized technical experts. Growing data volumes from various sources (IoT, remote sensing) present both opportunities and challenges; efficient data management and analytics techniques will be paramount. The market's success also depends on addressing cybersecurity concerns related to sensitive geospatial data. Strong partnerships between technology providers and end-users will be vital in optimizing solution implementation and maximizing return on investment. Government initiatives promoting the use of GIS technology for smart city development and infrastructure planning will also play a significant role in market expansion. Overall, the GIS analytics market is poised for sustained growth, driven by technological advancements, increasing data availability, and heightened demand for location-based intelligence across a wide range of industries.

Important Note: This item is in mature support as of February 2023 and will be retired in December 2025. A new version of this item is available for your use. Esri recommends updating your maps and apps to use the new version. This layer displays change in pixels of the Sentinel-2 10m Land Use/Land Cover product developed by Esri, Impact Observatory, and Microsoft. Available years to compare with 2021 are 2018, 2019 and 2020. By default, the layer shows all comparisons together, in effect showing what changed 2018-2021. But the layer may be changed to show one of three specific pairs of years, 2018-2021, 2019-2021, or 2020-2021.Showing just one pair of years in ArcGIS Online Map ViewerTo show just one pair of years in ArcGIS Online Map viewer, create a filter. 1. Click the filter button. 2. Next, click add expression. 3. In the expression dialogue, specify a pair of years with the ProductName attribute. Use the following example in your expression dialogue to show only places that changed between 2020 and 2021:ProductNameis2020-2021By default, places that do not change appear as a transparent symbol in ArcGIS Pro. But in ArcGIS Online Map Viewer, a transparent symbol may need to be set for these places after a filter is chosen. To do this:4. Click the styles button. 5. Under unique values click style options. 6. Click the symbol next to No Change at the bottom of the legend. 7. Click the slider next to "enable fill" to turn the symbol off.Showing just one pair of years in ArcGIS ProTo show just one pair of years in ArcGIS Pro, choose one of the layer's processing templates to single out a particular pair of years. The processing template applies a definition query that works in ArcGIS Pro. 1. To choose a processing template, right click the layer in the table of contents for ArcGIS Pro and choose properties. 2. In the dialogue that comes up, choose the tab that says processing templates. 3. On the right where it says processing template, choose the pair of years you would like to display. The processing template will stay applied for any analysis you may want to perform as well.How the change layer was created, combining LULC classes from two yearsImpact Observatory, Esri, and Microsoft used artificial intelligence to classify the world in 10 Land Use/Land Cover (LULC) classes for the years 2017-2021. Mosaics serve the following sets of change rasters in a single global layer: Change between 2018 and 2021Change between 2019 and 2021Change between 2020 and 2021To make this change layer, Esri used an arithmetic operation combining the cells from a source year and 2021 to make a change index value. ((from year * 16) + to year) In the example of the change between 2020 and 2021, the from year (2020) was multiplied by 16, then added to the to year (2021). Then the combined number is served as an index in an 8 bit unsigned mosaic with an attribute table which describes what changed or did not change in that timeframe. Variable mapped: Change in land cover between 2018, 2019, or 2020 and 2021 Data Projection: Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM)Mosaic Projection: WGS84Extent: GlobalSource imagery: Sentinel-2Cell Size: 10m (0.00008983152098239751 degrees)Type: ThematicSource: Esri Inc.Publication date: January 2022What can you do with this layer?Global LULC maps provide information on conservation planning, food security, and hydrologic modeling, among other things. This dataset can be used to visualize land cover anywhere on Earth. This layer can also be used in analyses that require land cover input. For example, the Zonal Statistics tools allow a user to understand the composition of a specified area by reporting the total estimates for each of the classes. Land Cover processingThis map was produced by a deep learning model trained using over 5 billion hand-labeled Sentinel-2 pixels, sampled from over 20,000 sites distributed across all major biomes of the world. The underlying deep learning model uses 6 bands of Sentinel-2 surface reflectance data: visible blue, green, red, near infrared, and two shortwave infrared bands. To create the final map, the model is run on multiple dates of imagery throughout the year, and the outputs are composited into a final representative map. Processing platformSentinel-2 L2A/B data was accessed via Microsoft’s Planetary Computer and scaled using Microsoft Azure Batch.Class definitions1. WaterAreas where water was predominantly present throughout the year; may not cover areas with sporadic or ephemeral water; contains little to no sparse vegetation, no rock outcrop nor built up features like docks; examples: rivers, ponds, lakes, oceans, flooded salt plains.2. TreesAny significant clustering of tall (~15-m or higher) dense vegetation, typically with a closed or dense canopy; examples: wooded vegetation,
clusters of dense tall vegetation within savannas, plantations, swamp or mangroves (dense/tall vegetation with ephemeral water or canopy too thick to detect water underneath).4. Flooded vegetationAreas of any type of vegetation with obvious intermixing of water throughout a majority of the year; seasonally flooded area that is a mix of grass/shrub/trees/bare ground; examples: flooded mangroves, emergent vegetation, rice paddies and other heavily irrigated and inundated agriculture.5. CropsHuman planted/plotted cereals, grasses, and crops not at tree height; examples: corn, wheat, soy, fallow plots of structured land.7. Built AreaHuman made structures; major road and rail networks; large homogenous impervious surfaces including parking structures, office buildings and residential housing; examples: houses, dense villages / towns / cities, paved roads, asphalt.8. Bare groundAreas of rock or soil with very sparse to no vegetation for the entire year; large areas of sand and deserts with no to little vegetation; examples: exposed rock or soil, desert and sand dunes, dry salt flats/pans, dried lake beds, mines.9. Snow/IceLarge homogenous areas of permanent snow or ice, typically only in mountain areas or highest latitudes; examples: glaciers, permanent snowpack, snow fields. 10. CloudsNo land cover information due to persistent cloud cover.11. Rangeland Open areas covered in homogenous grasses with little to no taller vegetation; wild cereals and grasses with no obvious human plotting (i.e., not a plotted field); examples: natural meadows and fields with sparse to no tree cover, open savanna with few to no trees, parks/golf courses/lawns, pastures. Mix of small clusters of plants or single plants dispersed on a landscape that shows exposed soil or rock; scrub-filled clearings within dense forests that are clearly not taller than trees; examples: moderate to sparse cover of bushes, shrubs and tufts of grass, savannas with very sparse grasses, trees or other plants.CitationKarra, Kontgis, et al. “Global land use/land cover with Sentinel-2 and deep learning.” IGARSS 2021-2021 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium. IEEE, 2021.AcknowledgementsTraining data for this project makes use of the National Geographic Society Dynamic World training dataset, produced for the Dynamic World Project by National Geographic Society in partnership with Google and the World Resources Institute.For questions please email environment@esri.com

Segmentation models perform a pixel-wise classification by classifying the pixels into different classes. The classified pixels correspond to different objects or regions in the image. These models have a wide variety of use cases across multiple domains. When used with satellite and aerial imagery, these models can help to identify features such as building footprints, roads, water bodies, crop fields, etc.Generally, every segmentation model needs to be trained from scratch using a dataset labeled with the objects of interest. This can be an arduous and time-consuming task. Meta's Segment Anything Model (SAM) is aimed at creating a foundational model that can be used to segment (as the name suggests) anything using zero-shot learning and generalize across domains without additional training. SAM is trained on the Segment Anything 1-Billion mask dataset (SA-1B) which comprises a diverse set of 11 million images and over 1 billion masks. This makes the model highly robust in identifying object boundaries and differentiating between various objects across domains, even though it might have never seen them before. Use this model to extract masks of various objects in any image.Using the modelFollow the guide to use the model. Before using this model, ensure that the supported deep learning libraries are installed. For more details, check Deep Learning Libraries Installer for ArcGIS. Fine-tuning the modelThis model can be fine-tuned using SamLoRA architecture in ArcGIS. Follow the guide and refer to this sample notebook to fine-tune this model.Input8-bit, 3-band imagery.OutputFeature class containing masks of various objects in the image.Applicable geographiesThe model is expected to work globally.Model architectureThis model is based on the open-source Segment Anything Model (SAM) by Meta.Training dataThis model has been trained on the Segment Anything 1-Billion mask dataset (SA-1B) which comprises a diverse set of 11 million images and over 1 billion masks.Sample resultsHere are a few results from the model.

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arcgisTools.atbx: terrainDerivatives: make terrain derivatives from digital terrain model (Band 1 = TPI (50 m radius circle), Band 2 = square root of slope, Band 3 = TPI (annulus), Band 4 = hillshade, Band 5 = multidirectional hillshades, Band 6 = slopeshade). rasterizeFeatures: convert vector polygons to raster masks (1 = feature, 0 = background).

makeChips.R: R function to break terrain derivatives and chips into image chips of a defined size. makeTerrainDerivatives.R: R function to generated 6-band terrain derivatives from digital terrain data (same as ArcGIS Pro tool). merge_logs.R: R script to merge training logs into a single file. predictToExtents.ipynb: Python notebook to use trained model to predict to new data. trainExperiments.ipynb: Python notebook used to train semantic segmentation models using PyTorch and the Segmentation Models package. assessmentExperiments.ipynb: Python code to generate assessment metrics using PyTorch and the torchmetrics library. graphs_results.R: R code to make graphs with ggplot2 to summarize results. makeChipsList.R: R code to generate lists of chips in a directory. makeMasks.R: R function to make raster masks from vector data (same as rasterizeFeatures ArcGIS Pro tool).

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dems: LiDAR DTM data partitioned into training, testing, and validation datasets based on HUC8 watershed boundaries. Original DTM data were provided by the Iowa BMP mapping project: https://www.gis.iastate.edu/BMPs. extents: extents of the training, testing, and validation areas as defined by HUC 8 watershed boundaries. vectors: vector features representing agricultural terraces and partitioned into separate training, testing, and validation datasets. Original digitized features were provided by the Iowa BMP Mapping Project: https://www.gis.iastate.edu/BMPs.

Enroll in this plan to understand ArcGIS Online capabilities, publish content to an ArcGIS Online organizational site, create web maps and apps, and review common ArcGIS Online administrative tasks.

Goals Access web maps, apps, and other GIS resources that have been shared to an ArcGIS Online organizational site. Publish GIS data as services to an ArcGIS Online organizational site. Create, configure, and share web maps and apps. Manage ArcGIS Online user roles and privileges.

Landforms are large recognizable features such as mountains, hills and plains; they are an important determinant of ecological character, habitat definition and terrain analysis. Landforms are important to the distribution of life in natural systems and are the basis for opportunities in built systems, and therefore landforms play a useful role in all natural science fields of study and planning disciplines.Dataset SummaryPhenomenon Mapped: LandformsUnits: MetersCell Size: 231.91560581932 metersSource Type: ThematicPixel Type: 8-bit unsigned integerData Coordinate System: WGS 1984Mosaic Projection: Web Mercator Auxiliary SphereExtent: GlobalSource: EsriPublication Date: May 2016ArcGIS Server URL: https://landscape7.arcgis.com/arcgis/In February 2017, Esri updated the World Landforms - Improved Hammond Method service with two display functions: Ecological Land Units landform classes and Ecological Facets landform classes. This layer represents Ecological Facets landform classes. You can view the Ecological Land Units landform classes by choosing Image Display, and changing the Renderer. This layer was produced using the Improved Hammond Landform Classification Algorithm produced by Esri in 2016. This algorithm published and described by Karagulle et al. 2017: Modeling global Hammond landform regions from 250-m elevation data in Transactions in GIS.The algorithm, which is based on the most recent work in this area by Morgan, J. & Lesh, A. 2005: Developing Landform Maps Using Esri’s Model Builder., Esri converted Morgan’s model into a Python script and revised it to work on global 250-meter resolution GMTED2010 elevation data. Hammond’s landform classification characterizes regions rather than identifying individual features, thus, this layer contains sixteen classes of landforms:Nearly flat plainsSmooth plains with some local reliefIrregular plains with moderate relief Irregular plains with low hillsScattered moderate hillsScattered high hillsScattered low mountainsScattered high mountainsModerate hillsHigh hills Tablelands with moderate reliefTablelands with considerable reliefTablelands with high relief Tablelands with very high relief Low mountainsHigh mountainsTo produce these classes, Esri staff first projected the 250-meter resolution GMTED elevation data to the World Equidistant Cylindrical coordinate system. Each cell in this dataset was assigned three characteristics: slope based on 3-km neighborhood, relief based on 6 km neighborhood, and profile based on 6-km neighborhood. The last step was to overlay the combination of these three characteristics with areas that are exclusively plains. Slope is the percentage of the 3-km neighborhood occupied by gentle slope. Hammond specified 8% as the threshold for gentle slope. Slope is used to define how flat or steep the terrain is. Slope was classified into one of four classes:

Percent of neighborhood over 8% of slope

Slope Classes

0 - 20%

400

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Local Relief is the difference between the maximum and minimum elevation within in the 6-km neighborhood. Local relief is used to define terrain how rugged or the complexity of the terrain's texture. Relief was assigned one of six classes:

Change in elevation

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91 meter – 150 meters

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The combination of slope and relief begin to define terrain as mountains, hills and plains. However, the difference between mountains or hills and tablelands cannot be distinguished using only these parameters. Profile is used to determine tableland areas. Profile identifies neighborhoods with upland and lowland areas, and calculates the percent area of gently sloping terrain within those upland and lowland areas. A 6-km circular neighborhood was used to calculate the profile parameter. Upland/lowland is determined by the difference between average local relief and elevation. In the 6-km neighborhood window, if the difference between maximum elevation and cell’s elevation is smaller than half of the local relief it’s an upland. If the difference between maximum elevation and cell’s elevation is larger than half of the local relief it’s a lowland. Profile was assigned one of five classes:

Percent of neighborhood over 8% slope in upland or lowland areas

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Less than 50% gentle slope is in upland or lowland

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More than 75% of gentle slope is in lowland

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Early reviewers of the resulting classes noted one confusing outcome, which was that areas were classified as "plains with low mountains", or "plains with hills" were often mostly plains, and the hills or mountains were part of an adjacent set of exclusively identified hills or mountains. To address this areas that are exclusively plains were produced, and used to override these confusing areas. The hills and mountains within those areas were converted to their respective landform class.The combination of slope, relief and profile merged with the areas of plains, can be better understood using the following diagram, which uses the colors in this layer to show which classes are present and what parameter values produced them:What can you do with this layer?This layer is suitable for both visualization and analysis. It can be used in ArcGIS Online in web maps and applications and can be used in ArcGIS Desktop. This layer is part of a larger collection of landscape layers that you can use to perform a wide variety of mapping and analysis tasks.The Living Atlas of the World provides an easy way to explore the landscape layers and many other beautiful and authoritative maps on hundreds of topics.Geonet is a good resource for learning more about landscape layers and the Living Atlas of the World. To get started see the Living Atlas Discussion Group.The Esri Insider Blog provides an introduction to the Ecophysiographic Mapping project.

The 3D GIS Platform market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing demand for spatially accurate data visualization and analysis across diverse sectors. The integration of 3D GIS into smart city initiatives, particularly in smart campuses, emergency command centers, and smart security systems, is a key factor propelling market expansion. Furthermore, the rising adoption of cloud-based 3D GIS solutions is enhancing accessibility and scalability, lowering barriers to entry for organizations of all sizes. While the precise market size for 2025 is unavailable, based on industry reports indicating substantial growth in adjacent geospatial technologies and a projected Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR), a reasonable estimate for the 2025 market size would be $2.5 billion. This figure reflects a healthy growth trajectory, considering the expanding applications of 3D GIS in various sectors. The market's segmentation reveals a strong presence of established players like Esri and Supermap alongside emerging regional technology providers, creating a competitive but dynamic market landscape. The North American and Asia-Pacific regions are expected to dominate the market due to substantial investments in infrastructure development and technological advancements. However, increasing regulatory complexities and the high initial investment costs for implementing 3D GIS solutions could pose challenges for market expansion in certain regions. Continued technological advancements, such as the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities into 3D GIS platforms, are expected to further drive market growth. The development of more user-friendly interfaces and readily available training resources will also contribute to wider adoption across various user groups. Factors such as the rising adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and the need for improved urban planning will further contribute to sustained market expansion. Competition is likely to intensify with both existing players expanding their product offerings and new entrants emerging in the market. Therefore, continuous innovation, strategic partnerships, and a focus on providing customized solutions will be crucial for success in this rapidly evolving landscape. Over the forecast period (2025-2033), the market is projected to maintain a healthy CAGR, leading to substantial market expansion.

You have been assigned a new project, which you have researched, and you have identified the data that you need.The next step is to gather, organize, and potentially create the data that you need for your project analysis.In this course, you will learn how to gather and organize data using ArcGIS Pro. You will also create a file geodatabase where you will store the data that you import and create.After completing this course, you will be able to perform the following tasks:Create a geodatabase in ArcGIS Pro.Create feature classes in ArcGIS Pro by exporting and importing data.Create a new, empty feature class in ArcGIS Pro.

Video based training seminar.

In this course, you will learn about some common types of data used for GIS mapping and analysis, and practice adding data to a file geodatabase to support a planned project.Goals Create a file geodatabase. Add data to a file geodatabase. Create an empty geodatabase feature class.

ArcGIS Dashboards Training Videos for COVID-19With the current COVID-19 situation across the world, there’s been a proliferation of corona virus themed dashboards emerging over the last few weeks in ArcGIS Online. Many of these were created with ArcGIS Dashboards, which enables users to convey information by presenting location-based analytics using intuitive and interactive data visualizations on a single screen._Communities around the world are taking strides in mitigating the threat that COVID-19 (coronavirus) poses. Geography and location analysis have a crucial role in better understanding this evolving pandemic.When you need help quickly, Esri can provide data, software, configurable applications, and technical support for your emergency GIS operations. Use GIS to rapidly access and visualize mission-critical information. Get the information you need quickly, in a way that’s easy to understand, to make better decisions during a crisis.Esri’s Disaster Response Program (DRP) assists with disasters worldwide as part of our corporate citizenship. We support response and relief efforts with GIS technology and expertise.More information...